Friday on AOA, we start the show by having a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discuss the market action this week and get perspective ahead of Monday’s USDA reports with Tommy Grisafi from Nesvick Trading and Ag Bull Media. In Segment Three, we get an update on Senate reconciliation and learn about recent efforts to expand opportunities for first-time farmers and small to mid-size manufacturers with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Then we close the show with a look at ag news headlines in Segment Four with show host, Jesse Allen.
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AOA Tuesday 6-24-2025
Tuesday on AOA, we start the show with market analysis and perspective from Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with Van Ahn & Company in Segment One. We follow that in Segment Two learning about the University of Idaho releasing the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council joins us to discuss. In Segment Three, we sat down last week for a conversation and update with South Dakota’s Charles and Heather Maude to learn more about their story and where their situation stands now that criminal charges have been dropped by the federal government over the federal land battle on their farm. Then we close in Segment Four and learn about BASF’s Real Results Yield Challenge with Brady Spangenberg, BASF’s Marketing Director for Crop Protection. Learn more at https://yieldchallenge.basf.us.
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AOA Monday 6-23-2025
Monday on AOA, we start the show discussing market reaction to tensions in the Middle East and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we recap severe weather over the weekend and discuss the hot temps for the eastern half of the U.S. this week with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we hear a conversation about the tax package on Capitol Hill and more with Roger McEowen, Professor at Washburn University School of Law. In Segment Four, we close with a look at the latest ag news headlines to start the week.
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AOA Friday 6-20-2025
On Friday’s AOA, we spent some time at the R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, SD this week. We hear from South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden to start the show and discuss his recent trade mission to Israel, the Governors Ag Summit that happened this week in South Dakota and touched on the issue of eminent domain and property rights. In Segment Two, we sit down for a conversation with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) followed by a conversation with Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in Segment Three. Then we close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.
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AOA Thursday 6-19-2025
Thursday on AOA, we start the show with a recap of Wednesday’s market action and price perspective as the markets are closed for Juneteenth with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. Then, we get an update on the response to New World Screwworm by USDA as Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, joins the show. In Segment Three, we get a crop update and discuss issues important to the National Corn Growers Association with newly elected NCGA First Vice President Matt Frostic from Michigan. Then we close the show talking SNAP, Medicaid and more with Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America.
Agriculture of America (AOA) is a nationally syndicated, agriculture talk radio show, heard every weekday on over 60 radio stations and SiriusXM Rural Radio 147. Join host Jesse Allen as he talks with leaders and decision makers throughout agriculture including conversations on agriculture policy, markets, agronomy, agriculture weather and much more. Find more details online at https://www.agricultureofamerica.com.